Health Sciences

Objetivo: desenvolver e criar um protótipo que auxilie profissionais de saúde no atendimento à parada cardiorrespiratória, seguindo os protocolos da American Heart Association. Método: estudo sobre a construção e desenvolvimento de um protótipo para profissionais de saúde no atendimento às paradas cardiorrespiratórias. Resultados: No processo de construção do protótipo ocorreu a construção estrutural do protótipo e a funcionalidade e interface gráfica do produto.

Background: The increasing prevalence of childhood obesity in developing countries is a growing public health concern. Obesity has been linked to pulmonary dysfunction, including reduced peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR). This study aimed to investigate the effect of body weight on PEFR among rural adolescent school children. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted in schools located in and around Nagamangala Taluk, with a study duration of 18 months. The sample size was determined using a formula based on the prevalence of obesity in school-going children.

A pandemia de Covid 19 afetou a vida de milhões de pessoas. Os adolescentes, com todas as peculiaridades que marcam esse momento da vida, também sofreram consequências. O objetivo deste trabalho foi conhecer a percepção de adolescentes com relação ao impacto da pandemia na sua saúde mental.

The emergence of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has triggered a global public health crisis and posed an unprecedented threat to mental health worldwide. The aim of this study was to compare quality of life variables and coping strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic between two different age groups: middle-aged people and elderly people. Descriptive and comparative studies were carried out. The study has a quantitative, correlational and cross-sectional design. The sample was for convenience and not probabilistic. 311 people aged over 40 years were interviewed.

This is an in-vivo research conducted in the denture wearing population at PGIDS, Rohtak. The patients evaluated on their methods and frequency of oral and denture hygiene and their nocturnal denture wearing habits.

Introduction: Sepsis can be defined as a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection. This deregulated response of the organism can evolve with circulatory, cellular and metabolic abnormalities that can potentially increase the risk of mortality, being called septic shock. Objective: To describe the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of patients with sepsis and septic shock. Methodology: To prepare the study, a bibliographic survey was carried out through research in the LILACS, Scielo and MEDLINE databases, using descriptors.

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare is revolutionizing modern medical clinics, offering significant enhancements in diagnostic precision, personalized patient care, and operational efficiency. This comprehensive analysis explores the role of AI in medical clinics, highlighting its potential to improve diagnostic capabilities through advanced image analysis and data synthesis. AI also advances personalized medicine by tailoring treatments to individual patients based on genetic and lifestyle data.

This comprehensive review explores the efficacy and safety of medications used in the prevention and treatment of asthma. The article examines various drug classes, including inhaled corticosteroids (ICS), leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRAs), long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs), mast cell stabilizers, short-acting beta-agonists (SABAs), oral corticosteroids, anticholinergics, and biologics. It provides a critical analysis of their mechanisms of action, clinical effectiveness, and potential side effects.

The integration of clinical pharmacology into nursing care is a critical component of safe and effective healthcare delivery. This article explores the foundational principles of clinical pharmacology, emphasizing its significance in nursing practice. It delves into key concepts such as pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenetics, highlighting their relevance in medication administration and patient safety.

Obesity is a term used to describe body weight that is much greater than what is considered healthy. It has become a serious public health problem. It affects 32.2% of the population. The worldwide prevalence of obesity is 1.6 billion and is reached epidemic proportions mostly in high income groups. Changes in dietary habits and sedentary lifestyles are known to be associated with changes in health and increased prevalence of chronic diseases. During the past decades efficacious strategies have been developed for prevention of these changes.